Black History Month

BLACK RESISTANCE

This year’s Black History Month theme acknowledges the efforts made by Black Americans as they confront and seek to dismantle systematic oppression. From chattel slavery to Jim Crow laws to lynchings and police killings, Black people have resisted discrimination and advocated for justice in all areas of society. Through periods of violent and nonviolent protest, Black communities have shown resistance to inequity and intolerance by surviving and thriving despite these systems that seek to control, oppress, and demoralize them. By establishing Black educational and medical institutions, contributing to the arts, and flourishing in sports, Black people have used these contributions to express and advocate for change.

NAHM 2023 Theme

Bayard Rustin

“When an individual is protesting society’s refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him.”

Coffee Talk with Ebony Webber, MBA

Studio 5 is excited to celebrate the 2023 Black History Month in an informative and engaging Coffee Talk with our guest, Ebony Webber. During her time with us, Ebony will be joined by Studio 5’s own Brian Frantz to discuss what this year’s theme means to her as she reflects on her career journey, including the moments of resistance that have influenced her role as a leader today. At the conclusion of the Coffee Talk, we’ll transition into a Q&A, where our team is invited to learn more from Ebony on how we can best show up as learning consultants or our Thought Partners.

Meet Our Host

Brian Frantz

Learning Program Manager

Meet Our Guest

Ebony Webber, MBA

Hailing from a rural town in the Mississippi Delta, Ebony Webber serves as the Chief Officer of Operations for the National Society for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, and has worked for MANRRS for the last 15 years. Ms. Webber strives daily to transform the National Society into a nationally recognized name and develop young, minority students into future leaders. Focused on developing strategic partnerships and building collaborative teams, Ms. Webber drives innovation and growth at MANRRS through programs connecting students and professionals in academia, government, nonprofit, and private industry. Graduating at the top of the Computer Science and Mathematics Department, Ebony received her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Stillman College and also holds a certification in Technology Management and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, both from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Webber is an alum of the United Way of Greater Atlanta Volunteer Involvement Program and the Georgia Center for Nonprofits High Potential Diverse Leaders Cohort. She is a member of the National Black MBA Association and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.